November Newsletter

PE, Art, Music and STEM are run on a monthly schedule. So, each class will have one special everyday for one week each month.

Gifted (MILE) is an academic enrichment program available to students who test and are found eligible for the program. Gifted (MILE) classes are held Monday-Thursday for part of the day. If you are interested in more information about the gifted program please contact Ms. Cobb.

Music

K&1 will be learning notes & rhythms

2&3 will be learning meter

4&5 will be learning notes, rests, staff recognition, and recorders

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PE

We're excited to tell you how we're improving your child's physical education by adding games that focus on throwing, catching, and attacking. Your child's coordination, teamwork, and intelligent thinking will improve greatly if he or she learns these essential skills. We are helping them improve their hand-eye coordination, sense of space, and speaking skills through fun activities and games.

Activities like throwing and catching help kids grow their bodies and also help them get along with others and work together. Your child will learn how to throw and catch, skills that are important not just for sports but also for regular life. We are also starting to play invasion games, which help your child learn to work as part of a team, make quick choices, and adapt to different situations. These games teach essential life skills like working as a team, being resilient, and fixing problems.

By doing these things, your child will not only have fun but he or she will also build a solid foundation for a lifetime of healthy competition and physical exercise. These events will help them grow and be more beneficial as a whole. Thank you for continuing to help us make sure that our physical education program is well-rounded and interesting.

Thanks!

Coach Dietrich

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STEM

Kindergarten will be continuing our development and understanding about forces and motion.

First grade will be growing our knowledge about weather patterns and types of weather.

Second grade will be building knowledge about Earth’s revolution around the Sun and how day/night patterns change throughout the year.

Third grade will be expanding their understanding about rock types and formation.

Fourth grade begin exploring space, understanding how stars, planets, and moons are different.

Fifth grade will explore how classification systems work in scientific discovery and explanation.

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Art

K-5 will focus the Principals of Art using the fundamentals they have learned from August and September to make more complex and detailed artworks related to Fall season.

Gifted:

All MILE classes will be on hold for the month of November due to the gifted testing window. Classes will resume as soon as the testing of newly eligible gifted students is complete.

Music

Kindergarten & 1st Grade: Timbre

2nd & 3rd Grade: Pitch & Harmony

4th & 5th Grade: Recorders & Winter Program.

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PE

As your child's elementary physical education teacher, I am thrilled to share some exciting news about the upcoming unit we will focus on - Teamwork! This unit is designed to improve your child's physical abilities and cultivate valuable life skills that go beyond the playing field.

Teamwork is a fundamental skill that lays the foundation for success in sports and life. Here's what you can expect from this unit and how you can support your child's learning:

1. Building Strong Foundations: In this unit, your child will learn the importance of communication, cooperation, and collaboration. They'll discover that working together as a team is not just about winning but also supporting each other and having fun.
2. Inclusivity and Respect: We will emphasize respecting differences and recognizing individual strengths. Teamwork isn't about everyone being the same but valuing each person's unique contributions.
3. Physical Skills: We will also focus on developing physical skills. Your child will be able to engage in activities requiring balance, coordination, and movement while working with their peers. This will improve their overall physical fitness.
4. Problem-Solving: Teamwork often involves problem-solving. We will introduce various challenges and scenarios to help your child learn how to think on their feet and make quick decisions as part of a team.
5. Parent Involvement: Encourage your child to share their experiences with you and reflect on what they've learned about teamwork. You can also participate in discussions at home about the importance of working together, reinforcing the lessons they're learning in class.

We aim to make learning about teamwork fun and engaging for your child. We hope to foster a sense of community in our PE class through games, activities, and teamwork exercises.

The teamwork unit promises to be an enriching experience for your child. They will grow physically and develop valuable life skills that will serve them well in their future endeavors. I appreciate your support in making this unit a success.

If you have any questions or concerns about this unit or any other aspect of our physical education program, please do not hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help your child thrive on and off the playing field.

Thanks!

Sam Dietrich

Park Street Elementary, Physical Education

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STEM

Kindergarten will begin learning the characteristics of living and non-living things.

First grade will begin a multi-week session on animals and their classifications.

Second grade will start our lessons on forces at work like pushing and pulling.

Third grade will begin to learn about the effect of the sun and heat sources.

Fourth grade will develop an understanding of the placement of the sun, earth, and moon in our solar system.

Fifth grade will focus on strengthening their understanding of chemical and physical changes.

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Art

Winter Themes- Focus on artists and illustrators who use light and colors in their work to create 3D winter landscapes, depict changes in seasons, and use art to tell a story

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Gifted:

K-3: During the month of December MILE students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade will begin a short unit on Origami, when students are not involved with MAP testing. We will learn the history of Origami and the geometry behind it. The students will also create a variety of Origami examples.

4-5: During the month of December MILE students in 4th and 5th grade will continue learning about the history of Hess trucks as we work through the Hess STEM unit, when students are not involved withe MAP testing.

Upcoming Events

November 7 Donut Day

November 18 Fall Picture Retake

November 19 Thanksgiving Luncheon Grades 3, 4, 5 and SC Class

November 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon Grades K, 1, 2

November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

December 4 - Tree Lighting Marietta Square

December 5 - Donut Day

December 11 - PTA Holiday Concert 5:30-:30

December 22 - Holiday Break

January 6 - Students Return

Student Dress Code

• Navy blue, light (powder) blue, yellow, and white polo shirts
• The uniform shirt can be purchased from Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, and other affordable retail stores.
• Khaki or Navy Blue skirt/pants/shorts/or skort
• Khaki or Navy Blue dress
• Khaki or Navy Blue Jumper
• All pants must be belted/affixed at the waist and worn with a tucked in shirt
• The length of the khaki/navy blue shorts and skirts must be no more than five inches above the knees as measured from the inside bend of the knee.

Fridays are designated as “Spirit Wear Day.” Students may also dress as they like on Fridays as long as they are following the Marietta City Schools (MCS) Dress Code Policy.

If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.

At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.

Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.